alkali mallow
Malva parviflora L.
Malva parviflora, known as alkali mallow, is an annual or perennial herb native to Northern Africa, Southern Europe, and Western and Central Asia. It has been widely naturalized in other regions, including parts of Canada, the Azores, and Madeira. The species was first described by Linnaeus in 1753 and belongs to the Malvaceae family. It is also known by several other common names, including cheeseweed, Egyptian mallow, and small-flowered mallow. The plant has a long history of use in traditional medicine.
Description
Malva parviflora is a member of the genus Malva and is characterized by its small flowers. It is commonly found in a range of habitats and has been reported in numerous regions across Europe, North America, and the Atlantic islands. The plant is recognized for its medicinal applications in traditional practices. Its distribution includes areas such as Alberta, British Columbia, and various Portuguese islands. The species has been the subject of taxonomic discussion, with detailed comments provided by Burtt in Kew Bulletin in 1954.
Other common names
Cheeseweed mallowLeast MallowEgyptian mallowcheeseweedsmall-flower mallowwhorl-flower mallowwhorled mallowlittle mallowring-leaf mallowalkali mallowcountry mallowsmall-flowered mallowsmall-whorled mallow
Distribution
Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · Saskatchewan · Açores · Madeira · Portugal Continental · Corvo Island · Faial Island · Graciosa Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Desertas · Madeira Island · Porto Santo island · Selvagens · DK · FI · NO · ZA · CL · Belgium
Synonyms
Althaea parvifloraMalva rotundifolia subsp. parviflora